The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

His awkward state had me biting my bottom lip to stop from

manage to make Aiden

his body in a way to face me. His hand reached out to hold my arm and he clears

everything. Promise to not look at me any differently. I may come out a bit creepy

that held my arm.

my best to ignore that feeling and lift my gaze to

I nod, reassuring him that I would not see him any

me a crooked awkward smile and

neck crawled with a fiery blush that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it was creepy to just take a

just something with the way you looked that day that made me want to capture it. I kept that

his neck and looked away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at

of his face. He was embarrassed to look at me, perhaps

hope to him was the sweetest and one of the best things

see him

even more.

was making Aiden squirm

sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said stalker

Aiden’s head snapped to my eyes, his cheeks redder than it was seconds ago. He

tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was

bit of a stretch baby….I was simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying to sound nonchalant but of course I

see if I was okay after causing

at me from afar and took a picture of me.”

couldn’t show you I was simping over you.” He scratched

you didn’t have to be a bully at all.” I shook my head in

cupcake.”I pouted.

cringed, scratching his chin. “I was a real

eyes. “Is that even a question? You were the biggest

“Damm baby, ease up on this old guy would you?

years and you’re not

off the bed. “Okay, wait here, I’ll be right back.” He said and lifted a finger to tell